About

What is “CLAN OF THE VEIN”?

- Written by NEO EDMUND - Artwork by NEIL D’MONTE and JASON WALTON - Edited & Produced by NEAL FISCHER

“You were taught to be afraid of the dark. Now you will learn to fear the light.”

Clan of
the Vein is an action-packed graphic novel about Ian MacBane - history's most deadly
vampire turned vampire assassin. Fueled by relentless determination, MacBane
tirelessly hunted the world for countless centuries until he had exterminated
every last vampire. With his quest seemingly complete, he became damned
to live an immortal existence as a warrior without a war. Taking refuge in an
ancient castle on an uncharted island off Hy Brasil, where he survived on an alchemic serum that suppressed his thirst
for human blood.

His isolation ends when a squad of vampires called the
Children of Judas attack. His belief
that he had exterminated the vampire menace was dead wrong. The last remaining
vampires have joined forces to locate an ancient artifact that would give birth
to a new generation of monsters. The location of this lost artifact is locked
deep in the abyss of MacBane's forgotten past and his enemies will stop at
nothing to force him to remember.

SO WHAT WE NEED!

All funds raised on Kickstarter will go directly to the completion of the graphic novel (i.e. page rates for the colorist and letterer as well as printing costs, marketing, and promotions).

Additional funds beyond our target goal of $25K will allow us to expand the graphic novel and create additional pages of art.

We need your help to get the rest of the pages colored and lettered!

WHO COMES UP WITH THIS STUFF?

Co-Creators Neil D’Monte & Neo Edmund wanted to make a throwback to the violent action-filled vampire comics - no glittering vampires here. In fact, the antihero spends part of the story in a weakened, deteriorated form. When D’Monte initially drew the character of MacBane, he had award winner Viggo Mortenson in mind. As for the comic book artwork and storyboarding aspects of the film, D’Monte is going for Blade-style action sequences and the awe-inspiring visage of What Dreams May Come to craft this violent love story.

MEET THE TEAM!

*** Molly Celaschi, Neal Fischer, Neo Edmund & Neil D'Monte ***

NEO EDMUND (Co-creator/writer) has worked in the entertainment industry as a writer, story development executive, and a film producer for over ten years. As an author, he has written for film, television, feature animation, and comics.

NEIL D’MONTE (Co-Creator/artist) is an artist and film actor. A graduate of the USC School of Fine Arts, he began his career as a comic book artist. In his ten year movie career, he has acted and storyboarded several films.

NEAL FISCHER (film producer, graphic novel editor) has worked in the entertainment industry for ten years as writer, director, producer, development executive and talent manager. Most recently, Neal produced the indie film Sushi Girl.

MOLLY CELASCHI (Publicity Manager) is film producer, publicist, and press agent from California. Molly founded Malena Public Relations, and is currently working as a publicist to filmmakers and artists.

JASON WALTON (Colorist) has worked professionally as an artist for over 10 years. He has worked in the print, role-playing game and video game industry.

INCENTIVES TIERS

We came up with some pretty cool props and collectibles for you! Please select your pledge items and packages just to the right.
• Digital downloads of the CLAN OF THE VEIN: The Girl of Hy Brasil -graphic novel.
• Signed copies of the CLAN OF THE VEIN graphic novel.
• A limited edition 8 x 10, black and white lithograph by Neil D’Monte.
• ORIGINAL page layouts, storyboards and artwork directly from the graphic novel.
• An 11 x 17, black and white illustration of YOU fighting one of our vampires. • Autographed postcards from Neil D’Monte and friends
• Limited Edition T-Shirts
• Props directly inspired from the graphic novel including vampire fangs/talismans, vampire suppressants, vials of vampire blood, and a necklace pendant.

THE FINAL WORD

THANK YOU so much for taking the time to check out our Kickstarter project. You can follow updates here and also follow us on Facebook and Twitter where we will be sharing our progress on putting the graphic novel together.
Spread the word about 'CLAN OF THE VEIN' and help us share our passion project!

All artwork and concept designs are owned, copyrighted, and trademarked by Clan of the Vein
.

Risks and challenges

The biggest challenges for this project are the actual cost of creating, polishing & completing the artwork and then the physical printing/production of the book. As most of the writing and conceptual artwork is already well on its way, once we have funding, we can finish the process of creating all the pages for this exciting world setting with this amazing character. We have already started some page layouts, and have a few to share with you, but the level of funding we reach will determine how long we can make the graphic novel, what subplots can be included or need cut, what fight scenes could be expanded upon with more awe-inspiring artwork, etc. We have a really awesome story to bring you one of the best graphic novels of the year!

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $200 or more
About $200

EYES OF INDIGO PACKAGE - This is co-creator Neil D'Monte's personal package and includes Autographed hardcover of Clan of the Vein Graphic Novel, 2 Downloadable Wallpapers, Clan of the Vein Limited Ddition "Children of Judas" Sticker Set, a THANK YOU on our official facebook & website pages, this package also includes:
1) A custom Purple COTV Hoodie with Orange, yellow and black "skull wings" on back.
2) A pair of Purple contacts, like our vampire's eyes.
3) 1 Bloodchef blood vial - add to a gallon of water for a gallon of organic fake blood. (WASHES OUT easily).
4) Bunraku set of two (2) poker cards from deck given to ONLY cast members. Signed by Neil and actress Emily Kaiho.
5) ORIGINAL TBK2 (Toolbox Murders) storyboards from upcoming film - set of two (2) included per tier. Signed by Neil and main actress Chauntal Lewis.
6) Set of Six (6) SIGNED Postcards from some of the films Neil has worked on as an actor

AND... The FIRST THREE supporters will ALSO get:
1 of 3 Night of the Living Dead 3D Glasses used at one of the premieres/screenings signed by Neil.
1 of 3 Bunraku scripts signed by Neil and Emily Kaiho (Momoko).
1 of 3 Day of the Dead film scripts signed by Neil and MAD TV actor Pat Kilbane (Scientist).

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $1,000 or more
About $1,000

ALCHEMIST PACKAGE - ORIGINAL PORTRAIT of YOU as a vampire. Work with artist Manthos Lappas on a Vampire Character concept based on a photo of your choice to create a Digital Image and printed 27x40 standard-size poster.

Package includes an 27x40 official movie poster of SUSHI Girl, painted by Manthos, the Your Days Are Numbered bundle, plus Clan of the Vein Vampire Suppressant Prop, (3) Vampire Species Blood Vials (Image Pictured).

Both posters signed by Manthos worked on several films as a concept artist, painted the movie poster for Sushi Girl, painted covers for books, graphic novels, music albums and over a decade of art in card and role playing games.

(Buyer must provide an 8x10 image of the person for concept art piece, and specify tee size.)

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Pledge $2,000 or more
About $2,000

RESURRECTION PACKAGE - YOUR LIKENESS and/or NAME featured as a Vampire in an upcoming Clan of the Vein graphic novel. YOU, yes YOU, will be immortalized by the Clan of the Vein team! We will discuss with you adding (1) ENTIRE PAGE for your custom-made character. Did MacBane murder your wife? Did MacBane save your child 500 years ago? It is up to YOU and the creators of Clan of the Vein to create a storyline to fit YOUR personal character. If the graphic novel is developed into a feature film, YOUR character may make it into the movie too! And you get to keep ALL the original sketches and the penciled page of your character's artwork signed by artist Neil D'Monte. Includes Your Days Are Numbered bundle. (Specify tee size, Must provide picture for rendering).

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $4,000 or more
About $4,000

THE IMMORTAL PACKAGE - CREATE YOUR OWN VAMPIRE MASK! Work with the Clan of the Vein creative team and Hollywood special effects & makeup masters at Immortal Masks, to create an original one of a kind silicone vampire mask! YOUR mask will be featured as a character in the Clan of the Vein graphic novel, and if the graphic novel is developed into a feature film, YOUR character may make it into the movie too! Includes ALL original sketches and the penciled page of your character's artwork signed by artist Neil D'Monte. This prize also includes a visit to Immortals 6000 square foot facility to see how a Hollywood FX shop works and meet the creators (travel & lodging not included). Includes Your Days Are Numbered bundle. (Specify tee size, Must provide picture for rendering).

UPDATE - We are adding MACBANE'S JOURNAL & MINIATURE SWORD REPLICAS to this package as an added bonus! (note: the swords are not sharp nor a weapon. They are small replicas only.)

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $5,000 or more
About $5,000

PRINCE OF DARKNESS PACKAGE - Become the Executive Producer of Cotv graphic novel! Includes Executive Producer credit in the printed graphic novel, on the official Clan of the Vein website, and on social media. Also, as Executive Producer, you can choose to work with Neil D'Monte or Manthos Lappas on a Vampire Character concept based on a photo of your choice to create either a Digital Image (27x40) standard-size poster or YOUR LIKENESS and/or NAME featured as a Vampire in an upcoming Clan of the Vein graphic novel. Plus the Your Days Are Numbered bundle, FIVE (5) original penciled comic book pages, one (1) original 8x11 Character Concept Design sketch, one (1) Clan of the Vein Vampire Suppressant Prop, THREE (3) Blood Vials vampire species (Images Pictured). All artwork signed by artist Neil D'Monte. (Images Pictured)
UPDATE - We are adding MACBANE'S JOURNAL & MINIATURE SWORD REPLICAS to this package as an added bonus! (note: the swords are not sharp nor a weapon. They are small replicas only.)